Selective Service plans occupational inventory for registrants
The Selective Service System will issue Occupational Questionnaires to Rhode Island registrants to list current employment and skills. Brigadier General Herbert R. Dean says data will aid war production and manpower utilization, with questionnaires mailed to February 16 registrants and later groups within about a week.
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Rhode Island
United States
Herbert R. Dean
Selective Service
United States Employment Service
Blackout A Success Amid Coordinated Civic Response
Civilian observers in two planes rated Warren 100 percent Bar rington 98 percent and Bristol 95 percent for efficiency during the blackout. Mr Wall highlighted public willingness to do the right thing and noted the blackout exposed alarm-system weaknesses. Local manufacturers and drivers cooperated and reacted quickly to the blackout signal.
Funeral Service For Mrs. Joseph Rego
The funeral for Mrs. Ethel Rego wife of Joseph Rego was held after a funeral Mass at St Elizabeths Church conducted by Rev Henrique Rocha administrator. Bearers included Antone Fernandes John Fernandes Frank Perry John and Ariel Sousa and Joseph Dias. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery and a son Edward in the US Marine Corps could attend from South Carolina.
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Ethel Rego
Joseph Rego
Milk Street
St. Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
Antone Fernandes
Boston
John Fernandes
Portsmouth
Frank Perry
Providence
John and Ariel Sousa
Joseph Dias
Bristol
St. Mary's Cemetery
Edward
US Marine Corps
South Carolina
Victory Garden Morale and Cloth Conservation
Wartime morale relies on rest and mental refreshment through gardening and steady discipline. The piece urges forming Victory Gardens and conserving clothes with eight care tips from a department store, including proper hanging, cleaning, and shoe care, plus donating unusable garments and buying Defense Bonds and Stamps.
Savings Push Promotes Defense Stamps and Pay Roll Plans
A government campaign urges citizens to invest in Defense Savings stamps and suggests families remind spouses to allocate part of earnings to a payroll savings plan. The notice emphasizes regular contributions and patriotic thrift.
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Defense
Bristol Honor Roll Adds Names From Citizens List
The Bristol Phoenix compiles a growing roll of local men with extensive surnames and given names listed in the honor roll. Editor asks readers to help verify accuracy by submitting corrections to the Bristol office.
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Bristol
Bristol Phoenix
Ristol
Correction in Ferncroft's Friday Market Ad
Advertisement correction for Ferncroft's Super Market states Libby's Evaporated Milk was priced as 3 cans for 25 cents, not 4 cans for 25 cents, in the Friday sale listing for March 20.
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Ferncroft
Libby
Upcoming Community Events and Fundraisers
March 26 Easter Sale and Supper by Mite Society Baptist Church. April 6 Rotary Frolic. April 8 Girl Scout Dessert Bridge at St Michael's Parish House. April 9 10 Nothing But The Truth by St Mary's Social Club for St Mary's Church. April 17 Red Cross Bridge for beach wagon ambulance fund.
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Mite Society
the Baptist Church
Rotary
Bristol Casino
St Michael’s
Red Cross Bridge
Benefit Beach Wagon - Ambulance Fund
Bingo Thursday Night by Bristol Council K of C
A local bingo event organized by the Bristol Council of the Knights of Columbus is scheduled for Thursday night. Proceeds support council activities and community outreach.
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Bristol, Council, K. OF C
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